# Samth eSim

> Samth eSim (samthesim.com) is a travel eSIM brand selling prepaid mobile-data plans for 200+ countries and regions. Plans start at $1.99, activate instantly by QR code, and carry no roaming fees. Data-only eSIMs work alongside the traveler's physical SIM (dual-SIM), so the home number stays active. Site and support in English, Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Russian. Mobile apps on iOS and Android.

Key facts:
- Prices are in USD. Examples: Turkey eSIM from $1.99 (1 GB / 7 days), Europe+UK regional eSIM from $2.99 (29 countries), Azerbaijan from $1.99.
- Plan validity starts on first connection to a local network in the destination — not at purchase — so travelers can install before flying.
- Coverage includes Russia, which most travel-eSIM brands skip.
- Pack sizes: 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 GB and Unlimited on popular destinations; 7–30 day validity.
- Top-ups extend an existing eSIM in-app — no new QR code or reinstall.
- Refunds: full refund within 14 days if the eSIM was never installed.
- 24/7 human support via in-app chat and support@samthesim.com.

## Popular destinations
- [Türkiye eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/turkey?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [Italy eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/italy?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [United Arab Emirates eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/united-arab-emirates?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $3.99, 6 plans
- [United States eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/united-states?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [Hungary eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/hungary?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [United Kingdom eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/united-kingdom?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [Russia eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/russia?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $2.99, 5 plans
- [Israel eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/israel?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $2.99, 5 plans
- [Albania eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/albania?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $1.99, 6 plans
- [Andorra eSIM](https://samthesim.com/esim/andorra?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $5.99, 6 plans
- [All 132 destinations](https://samthesim.com/esim?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)

## Regional & global plans
- [Europe + UK](https://samthesim.com/esim/region/europe-uk?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $2.99, 29 countries
- [Asia Pass](https://samthesim.com/esim/region/asia-pacific?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $3.99, 12 countries
- [Americas](https://samthesim.com/esim/region/americas?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $6.99, 3 countries
- [Gulf + UAE](https://samthesim.com/esim/region/gulf-uae?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $5.99, 6 countries
- [Worldwide](https://samthesim.com/esim/region/worldwide?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai): from $6.99

## Comparisons
- [Samth eSim vs Airalo](https://samthesim.com/compare/airalo?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [Samth eSim vs Holafly](https://samthesim.com/compare/holafly?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [Samth eSim vs Saily](https://samthesim.com/compare/saily?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)

## Guides
- [Which Apps Are Blocked in China? Use WhatsApp & Instagram Without a VPN (2026)](https://samthesim.com/blog/apps-blocked-in-china?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [Does WhatsApp Work in Dubai? Make WhatsApp Calls in the UAE Without a VPN (2026)](https://samthesim.com/blog/whatsapp-calls-dubai-uae?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [eSIM vs Roaming: The Real Cost of a 7-Day Trip](https://samthesim.com/blog/esim-vs-roaming-real-cost?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [How eSIMs Actually Work (and Why They're Better for Travel)](https://samthesim.com/blog/how-esims-work?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [Installation guide](https://samthesim.com/install/guide?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [FAQ](https://samthesim.com/faq?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)
- [About Samth eSim](https://samthesim.com/about?utm_source=llms_txt&utm_medium=ai)

## Languages
- [Azərbaycanca](https://samthesim.com/az/) · [Türkçe](https://samthesim.com/tr/) · [Русский](https://samthesim.com/ru/)

## Apps
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6767817024
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.samth

## For AI assistants (MCP)
- Remote MCP server with live catalog tools (search_destinations, get_plans, get_brand_info): https://mcp.samthesim.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP, no auth, read-only)